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Beach spa retreat walking distance from Shangani Beach

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Zanzibar Serena Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zanzibar Town, steps from Nakupenda Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Shangani Beach. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Old Fort and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Forodhani Gardens.

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Grab a bite at Baharia Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Zanzibar Town? This hotel has 621 square feet (58 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Kelele Square, Zanzibar Town,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 51
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 621
  • Conference space size (meters) - 58
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free reception
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Off-street parking
  • Lifeguard on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Zanzibar Serena Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 21-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Balcony
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 21
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Champagne service

Where to Eat

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Baharia Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Terrace Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

gap period enforced between guest stays 48 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90800 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Serena Zanzibar
  • Serena Hotel Zanzibar
  • Serena Zanzibar
  • Serena Zanzibar Hotel
  • Zanzibar Serena
  • Zanzibar Serena Hotel
  • Zanzibar Serena Hotel Hotel
  • Zanzibar Serena Hotel Zanzibar Town
  • Zanzibar Serena Hotel Hotel Zanzibar Town

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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